Prepare yourself for the best-handling WRX and WRX STI yet. With the perfect mix of performance-engineered power and precision-tuned steering, you’ll never want to let go.

Designed to Dominate Corners

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

The balanced design of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive creates uniform stability and delivers an optimal distribution of power for maximum traction, which means you can confidently rocket out of corners on the track, kick up dirt on back roads, and head out on a road trip in all kinds of conditions.

Standard on: All WRX and WRX STI models

Track-Tuned Suspension

The high-performance track-tuned suspension on the WRX features aggressive spring and damper rates, large front and rear anti-roll bars, and wide summer tires for tremendous grip and control. The double-wishbone rear suspension with pillow ball bushings enables flat cornering while the rigid unibody with reinforced suspension mounting points creates the ideal platform for the best-handling WRX ever.

Standard on: All WRX models

Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with Active Torque Vectoring sharpens cornering response for tighter lines through every turn. It actively reduces understeer so the apex of every corner is just an easy turn of the wheel away.

Breathtaking Performance

Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® Engine

Drawn from over 40 years of intelligent performance, the unique SUBARU BOXER® engine has pistons that move side to side, canceling out each other’s vibrations so it can run smoother and more efficiently. This horizontal layout also offers better balance while delivering a maximum transfer of power. The 268-hp direct-injection turbocharged engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger for near-instant boost response and maximum power across a wide power band, delivering 258 pound-feet of torque from 2,000 to 5,200 RPM.

Brembo® Performance Brakes

Available high-performance Brembo 4-piston front and 2-piston rear calipers are matched to cross-drilled discs to give you confident, fade-resistant control for attacking your favorite corner.

Available on: WRX Premium

Sport Lineartronic® Transmission

The WRX is available with a Sport Lineartronic transmission with SI-DRIVE and paddle shifters. It perfectly blends the convenience of an advanced automatic transmission with the ability to manually control shifts in 6- or 8-speed manual modes for enhanced driver involvement.

Available on: WRX Premium, WRX Limited

Flexible with Advanced Technology

SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia

With standard Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ integration, and SiriusXM® All Access Radio[3], STARLINK Multimedia puts what you need at your fingertips. Wireless pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy access to your favorite apps and content. A built-in, voice-activated navigation system powered by TomTom® and a 7-inch touchscreen are also available.

EyeSight® Driver Assist TechnologyEyeSight has been found to reduce rear-end crashes with injuries by up to 85%.[4]

Available EyeSight monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you when you're swaying outside your lane. The Automatic Pre-Collision Braking feature can even apply full braking force and bring you to a complete stop in emergency situations.[5]

Harman Kardon® Premium Audio

Your soundtrack should match your vehicle’s performance. That’s why the WRX features a Harman Kardon® premium audio system that captures detail-rich acoustics through precise sound control and superior high sound output. At the heart of the system lies a high-performance class-D amplifier that outputs 440 equivalent watts of power. The amplifier works to efficiently distribute clean audio signals to the vehicle’s broad 9-speaker sound stage while simultaneously producing crisp audio quality. With this thoughtfully designed audio system, passengers receive the authentic audio reproduction Harman Kardon is known for.

Standard on: WRX STI Limited

Available on: WRX Limited

WRX STI

Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® Engine with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Packed with a turbocharger that works with a large-capacity intercooler to boost output and response, the WRX STI features a high-flow intake and low-restriction exhaust to deliver 310 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels for intense acceleration.

6-Piston Front and 2-Piston Rear Brembo® Brakes

The Brembo performance braking system features yellow-finished 6-piston front and 2-piston rear monoblock calipers along with large cross-drilled rotors for excellent braking feel and fade resistance.

Standard on: All WRX STI Models

Recaro® Performance Seats

WRX STI models feature available Recaro performance front seats, including an 8-way power driver’s seat, to create a cockpit that elevates precision driving and ergonomic comfort.

Ultra-Quick Steering Ratio

Driver Controlled Center Differential

The Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) uses a fully electronic control system to vary the front/rear torque distribution for quicker and smoother response. The DCCD All-Wheel Drive system also incorporates limited-slip helical front and Torsen® rear differentials.